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National Republican., 1887-01-13
About Secret Service Payments.

Senator Vance offered the following resolu-
tion, which, on objection, was laid over until
to-day.
"That the Secretary of the Treasury furnish
to this body full and complete statement by
itemjzed account, of all money paid out, or on
account, directly or indirectly, of prosecutions
officials of the Department of Justice, Depart
ment of the Interior, and the secret service
bureau of the Treasury Department from the
LIST Of July, 1872 to the 1st day of December,
1856, together with list of all such officials or
agents or employees engaged in such prosecu-
tions, and the amount each received and for
what specific services II was paid and to
ings have been carried on and payments made,
and what pecuniary interest or vested rights
the United States had connected with such
prosecutions in said state courts"
National Republican., 1887-01-13
The HennepIn Canal Project,

The Hennepin canal project came up yester-
day for discussion in the House committee on
rivers and harbors. In connection with the
report of the board of engineers presented to
absence of Representative Henderson the COM
mittee took no action in the matter, and twill
be further considered when Mr.. Henderson
wish an appropriation of $500 900 to DO included
in the river and harbor bill. as well as clause
accepting the grant Of the Illinois and Michi-
has already developed in the committee, sew
eral members taking the position that the let
ter Of the Secretary of War transmitting the
engineers report, as well as the report ITSELF
cannot be regarded as indorsing the project
unless extensive changes are made In thepre
ent line of route.
National Republican., 1887-01-13
AIR LINE.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT DEC. 10, 1856.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT DEC. 10, 1856.
Trains leave B. & p. station, Sixth and b
tTeets-
9;eO A. M.-Daily for wauenton Gordonsyille,
Lynohburg, Rocky Mount, Danville,
Raleigh, Charlotte, Atlanta, and ali
points South. Pullman Palace Buffet
Sleeping Car Washington to Atlanta
and Washington to Montgomery.
2:35 p. M.-Daily, except Sunday, for Manas-
sas Strasburg, and intermediate sta
tiOns.
$50 p. M.-Daily for warrenton, Gordousyllle,
Charlottesville, Stauuton, louisville,
Cincinnati, and points on the Chesa.
peake and Ohio route Pullman Sleep
ers Washington TO Louisville,
llOO =. M.-Daily for Lynchburg, Raleigh,
AsheVlllei Charlotte, Columbia, Aiken,
Orleans, and points .Sont6west. PnIi.
man Buffet Sleepen Washington 10
Aiken, 3. C., Washington TO MOntgom-
cry, connecting with Parlor Cars TO
New Orleans.
TRAINS ON WASHINGTON AND ONO Dr.
Leave Washington 9.l5 a. m. daily, except SUM-
day, and ia5 p. IN. daily, arriving at Round
Iill lli5 q, m. and 7;l9 y. m; returning leave
Round Hill Cos Il. m. daily and 1918 p. M, ex.
cept Sunday, arriving Washington $40 n. N,
Through trains from the South arrive Wash
ington $50 a. m, S:23 p M, and from Louis
vile 0a0 p. IN. Strasburg local 1905 u. IN.
Tickets, Sleeping Car reservations, and In
formation furnished and baggage checked ut
ofllee, COL Pennsylvania avenue, and at passen-
ger station, Pennsylvania railroad, Sixth and
b streets. JAS l.. TAYLOR,
General Passenger Agent.
National Republican., 1887-01-13
The New Guns Received,

The Washington Continentals received their
guns from Springfield, Mass, yesterday. They
are the latest improved pattern, with globe
sight and wind.gauge attachment and rod
bayonet. The muskets were used by the Con-
tinentals In their drill last night at their arm
ory, No $50 Pennsylvania avenue, for the first
time, and the men were highly pleased with
them. The boys say that with their new outfit
turing the first prize at the grand National
Drill next Nav
National Republican., 1887-01-13
Buried at Glenwood Cemsterv.

The funeral of Robert Lee Ream, of the
Choctaw nation, took place yesterday after
neon at 1 o'clock from the residence of Mrs.
Perry Fuller OH Capitol Hill. Rev. DR.. Byron
Sunderland conducted the services The pail.
bearers were Hon. Van II; Manning, of Mis-
nation; DR.. Hickling and Mr.. William Bassett.
The interment was made at Glenwood Ceme-
National Republican., 1887-01-13

THE usual treatment of catarrh Is very un.
satisfactory, as thousands of despairing pa
tients can testify On this point trustworthy
medical writer says: "Proper local treatment
is positively necessary to success but many, II
hot most of the remedies in general use by
cure certainly cannot be expected from suuffs,
powders, douches, and washes" Elys Cream
Balm Is n remedy which combines the i'm
portant requisites of quick action, specific
curative power, with perfect safety and pleas.
hntness to the patient.
National Republican., 1887-01-13
It's Dellcncy of Flavor

And the efficacy of its action have rendered
immensely popular. II cleanses and tones up
the clogged and feyerish system, dispels head
aches, colds, and fevers, cures Habitual Con-
ipg on weak or inactive condition Of the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels. For sale in so cent and
81 bottles by all leading druggists Manufac.
tured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.,
San Francisco, Cal.
National Republican., 1887-01-13
Cases Set For TRIAL.

In the criminal court yesterday Col. Cook,
Daniel E. Cahill and others of the counsel of
Geo. N.walker, appeared and action was taken
in regard TO the trial. which was set for yes.
ponement of the trial of John II. West, set for
Monday next. II was stated that they were
ready in the Walker case for an immediate
trial. and could not be ready for sometime In
the West case, as there were depositions to be
obtained from abroad. The conrt directed
that the cases stand in their present order
National Republican., 1887-01-13
Dasbawav Reform CIub.

A large and successful meeting of the old
Dashaway Reform Club was held In the hall
of the Oldest Inhabitants Association, Cor
coran Building last evening. Arrangements
have been made TO open u series of public tenn.
perance meetings under the management of
this club. Another meeting will be held at the
same place next Sunday evening at oclock,
when there will be an election of officers aud
other business of importance transacted.
National Republican., 1887-01-13
The Old Trustees Reelected.

All the old trustees OF the Corcoran Art Gal.
ieiy have been reelected for the ensuing
year. as follows' President, ]. @. yelling. LII.
D,i Vice president, Charles NJ. Matthews; sec.
gallery was visited during the last wear by
about 10000 persons.
National Republican., 1887-01-13
All About an Ico Pond.

In the courtmartlal for the trial of Lieut.
Charles Humphreys, charged with permitting
his children to skate on an ice'Coycred pond In
the Washington barracks, the accused yoster.
day pleaded mot guilty." aud the taking of
testimony was entered upon.
National Republican., 1887-01-13

Col. Hams, in his report to the chief of engI-
neers OF the operations for improving the river
win be continued during January, but nothing
can be done by the hydraulic dredgos while
the ice Is so honYY.
National Republican., 1887-01-13
An Outlet from the Bridge Wanted.

Mr.. Taylor Suit, Of Prince George county,
Nd, has asked Congress to amend the bill now
before II for the construction OF bridge across
the Eastern branch so as TO provide tor the
opening OF road beyond to connect with other
roads
National Republican., 1887-01-13

A SOUND mind goes very seldom without
toward 1t more than the use of kngostura Bit
tiers, the world renowned appetizer and in
yigorator, manufactured only by DR.. ]. G. b.
Siegert & Sous.
National Republican., 1887-01-13
TO Duty at Cramp,s shipyard,

Chief Engineer George Melville, of Arctic
fame, was yesterday detached from the At
lantic and ordered TO duty At Cramps shipyard
to inspect the new vessel 10 be built there.
National Republican., 1887-01-13
The Remains in Perfect state.

UnderInker Bafker opened The caskel con-
tanning the remains of Gen. Logan yesterday
In the presence OF Mrs. Logan and her daugh.
ter, Mrs. Tucker. The features were IN per-
feet state of preservation and presented as
good an appearance as they did on the day OF
mained some time by the side OF the casket,
National Republican., 1887-01-13
THE MARKETS,
Opinion That Deal of Some Magni-
tude In Certain Southern Railroad
ProperticH Ia Contain pIated.


NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE transactions at
the stock exchange to-day were entirely local,
there being little or nothing none for any out
side interest, The southern stocks were the
special feature Of the day, Richmond and
West Point and Norfolk and Western preferred
being remarkably active and strong. Although
nothing new was developed In regard to these
properties, the general opinion upon the street
is that deal Of some magnitude is contem-
plated.
There was some improvement during the
afternoon. especially In the last hour, when
the market became moderately active upon the
the covering of shorts, and closed strong, close
TO the opening figures
Money on call has been easy. ranging from
TO 5, last loan at 0, and closing offered at 4
Sterling exchange Is quiet aud steady. Actual
business at 4S24 TO 492Il for G0day bills and is6
10 1867 for demand. Posted rates 4s3 to is7.
Government bonds have been dull and heavy.
Stnie bonds have been dull and steady.
Treasury balanoes-Coin. $3.50, 112, los; cur
rency, slIos3,26G.
Grain and Provisions.
a.
National Republican., 1887-01-13
Odoon Hall Cnndemnad.

The buildinginspector has condemned odeon
Hall, corner Four.and-e-half street and Penn
sylvania avenue, and says that no drilling or
dancing can take place again in the upper
National Republican., 1887-01-13
General Passenger Apeil
CHAs, Z. PCGH. General Manager.
.HEsAPEAKE AND OHIO ROUTE.

(Newport News and Mississippi Valley Com.
pany)
Union Depot, 9Th and SITS.
llOO A. M.-For Newport News, Old Point
Comfort, and Norfolk. Daily exccDt
sunday, Arrive in Norfolk at 7 p. VI.
900 A. M.-For all Stations on Chesa peakc
and Ohio and points west. Sleeper
day.
$50 P. M.-Fast Western Express. Daily.
Solid Train with Pullman Sleepers 10
Louisville. Pullman Service TO Gin
elnnati, st. Louis, Memphis, and New
Orleans.
Apply at Chesapeake and Ohio RAILWAY
Ohice, 5l3 Pa. ave-, and Baltimore and Potomac,
station. FRANK TRIG6,
General Northeastern Passenger Agent.
H. W. FULLER,
General Passenger Agent,
National Republican., 1887-01-13
CITY ITEMS.

HowLAND DENTAL ASSOCIATION, oil Four
and-a-half street northwest, three doors north
of Pennsylvania avenue. r. p. Rowland M,
D.. c. II, Rowland d. d. s., surgical, operative,
and mechanical dentists. Extraotions under
cents.extra for gas, whether one or number
of teeth are extracted at tho same sitting.
Have administered nitrous oxide TO over 45, ,O05
amaIg0m. and white filings Inserted In the
best manner. All work warranted first class.
"ALDERNEY DAIRY WAGONS Fresh Alder
ney Butter churned every morning and dellv-
cred in q pound "Ward" prints, at so cents per
pound. Also cottage cheese, B cents per ball;
buttermilk, o cent per quart, and sweet milk
at cents per quart
BERKELEY, a pure rye whisky, the best on
the market for the price, 81 per gallon, 81 a
quart, and 6D cents pint 20 cents sample
bottle. Tharpi slS i street northwest.
National Republican., 1887-01-13

"WHAT's the matter, TommieP' "Papn. my
po. .po- pony has cu'ou.cut his foot" "Pshaw
don't fret, papa has got bottle Of Salvation
National Republican., 1887-01-13
Circnit Court Jurora.

a3 per gallon, 20 cents quart bottle. No.
Rye Whisky, best in the world for the money,
at McGees, Ninth street, near d.
National Republican., 1887-01-13
DIED.

The worst cough leaves when you take a bot.
Tie OF Rcd Star Cough Cure. 25 cents.
National Republican., 1887-01-13
The River Improyement.

SALVATION OIL is safe and reliable, Twenty
five cents,
National Republican., 1887-01-13
". BALDWIN JOHNSON,

Wholesale and Retail Dealer In
WOOD AND COAL,
COMPLETE FACILITIES, BOTTOM
PRICES, FULL WEIGHT AND
MEASURE.
Wood and coal direct from the forests ana
mines by rail and water, and free from Stag,
slate, and other impurities,
GIVE ME A TRIAL,
Main Yard and Office, il0l r. !. ave- N, w,
Branch Yard and once, 5ll A st, N. r.
Branch ONCE, cor. 9Th and X SITS, N. w,
All connected by telephone.
90 TO COS STREET n. w.
W FOR TURKISH AND RUSSIAN BATHS.
FINE PARLoRs CONNECTED
TRY THESE BATHS,
Never fails to cure Rheumatism, Colds, NOn-
Circulation, SO.
National Republican., 1887-01-13

THIS is the month when those troubled with
a cough should go for DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
National Republican., 1887-01-13
The Electoral Count RIlI.

SPRAINs, burns, bruises, and scalds are each
healed by st. Jacobs Oil. Fifty cents.
National Republican., 1887-01-13
Grain and Provisions
Following Is the range Of prices in the Chicas Q
market, Furnished by b. X. Plain a Co., St, Cloud
Building corner Of Ninth and X atreets.
Washington Stock Exchange.

The following list Of the most active stocks deal
In on the Washington Btnck EIchanze IL foruieheo
by Messrs. Bell & Co., bankers, No. 1881 Pennsyl-
National Republican., 1887-01-13

BALTIMORE. Jan. 12.-Virginia 6s, consoli-
dated, with coupon. SO; do. 10d0s, with cou.
pom. a: do. past'due coupons, 63; do. new IS,
CA bid to- day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-18
TERRIBLE DISASTER.
ANIeHT OF HORROR ON LAKR MICH
CAN.
A Boat Burned to the Waters Edge
TwentY-Four Persons Lost
The Saved.
tBy telegraph to the Dispatch. !

CHICAGO, June 1.-THE steamer Cham
plain, II the DAYTON aud Michigan Line,
was burned of CbarlevoIx. Michigan, la
night. The fire occurred little after mil.
night. There were only six passengers
on the boat, and the crew consisted Oi
from twelve 10 eighteen hands. Eight or
ten persons were drowned In attempting 70
swim ashore from toe burning boat. The
ChaWVl1in left Chicago for the North last
IuOday at O'Clock
DETROIT. Mich, June An Ereninq
jODhGES special from CLarleyoiX say, I:
Tue steamer Cbamplain, OF the Northern
Michicgu Line, bound FOR ChebOygan from
Chicago. was burned at midnight between
XOTu cod aud CbarlcYOiX. at the mouth 81
Grand Traverse hay. The boat was ru1.
ming ton miles IN hour, when the flames
.uddeIll shOt M from beGcath the engine,
driving The engineer from his post with hi-
,l0thcs on fire. He ran 10 the hurricane
deck. 'unped into q tank, and then return
ed 10 bis work. but was too tate to stop rs
engine CO.. connect the hose. The alarm was
given apd the sleeping passengers aroused,
nd when the life pTcscrver~ had been
fastened on all they Gathered on the for
ward deck. Tao lifc-hOat, aud lfc.rlftS
WOc lowered. but the steamer was going
% fast a. NJ Tiny cot away. In ten minute,
from the time The boat caught fire the p,s-
.cngcr- were an compelled to jump into
toe lake.
The steward informs the J0uTnql cores.
rOndcnl that there were tiity-sey-n Der>OGs
on board, ioclud'ng the crew. T~cnty-
our were lest. Those saved il1ated an
hour and q half, when they were rescued
hy a ya8 and fi-hboats from s1ore. Sey
cral Of those saved were badly burned.
There aIr seven not accounted for, the lit
4 LOST comprising only those known TO
have pcrshcd. The boat burned to her
huli, and has been lowed here. 1t is i'm.
possible now to tell the cause OF the fire.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-18
FINANCIAL
Few YoRK BALTIMORE, AND Rich
Mcxp STOCK EXCHANGES.
Grain. Provisions, Cotton, febasss, Tar
psntins, Rosin, Tar, ssd
Peanut xarksts.
fBy telegraph 10 the Dispstch.l

NEW YORK. Juno fi.-Today was the dullest
day nj tho Stock Exchange for many weoks
The fluctuations In most Of the stocks wers
confined within range OF small fractions, ANA
with tho exception OF little buying ny LONDON
the trading was purely local and professional
The apathy among the operators was varloisiy
account ted tor by the half-hOliday tomorrow,
the fears that the bank statement would De ub-
favorable. and the holiday in Boston to-day
The only special features displayed were the
advance I'm 81. Paul and Duluth, common
weakness I'm Pacific Mail, and tho activity aDd
strength In Reading. During the last honr
there was considerable activity In Louisville
and Nashville upon foreign demand. but the
remainder Of the list were very dun ana
I. atureless throughout. Manhattan and Mi'-
souri Pacific were traded In eX-diY-
dend. The opening was firm at advances
over last evenings final figures u from !. 10 e
rer cent There was fair trading during 20
first few minutes. but tho market sooD became
extremely dull and devoid OF special fHatur"
Prices bad n saggiug tendency IRON the open
irg and toward noon became siagnant Lao
I'm the afternoon rarihc Mall became weak. but
the general lat showed some Improvement IN
der the lead Of Reading. Tho close was s.esdy
10 firm and close % the opening prices 10ial
days business was 600 shares. Tho not re-
suit Of the days buainess Is that prices are II
regularly changed. with declines in a small
majority although the differences are for IN
significant fractions only.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-18
nEATlIS.

CONWAY.-Died, AZ her residence, Howard,
Grove, HenricO county, Va, Friday, June l1th,
al ten minutes 10 O'Clock, JAMES \. CON
WAY. after long aud lingering Illness.
Farewell, my husband dear. farewell;
Adieu. farewell TO thee;
And you. my dear childron ALL
Farewell. farewell % you.
The funeral will take place SUNDAY AFTER
NOON az half-past o'clock from hi' late resi-
deuce Friends and acquaintance are Invited
to attend.
UNNINGllAM.-Died. In Culpeper county,
THURSDAY evening, June 18Th, X. ii. CUNNING
HAM ST.. In the eighty ninth year Of his ago
Remains will reach Richmond TODAY
Saturday the 18th. 10y Chesapeake and ONO
railroad. Funeral from depot at $3.50 \. NJ,
and the remains will be taken from the depot
10 HOLLYWOOD Friends Of his brothers, the
late DR.. john A. Cunningham, OF this city, ani
Edward Cunningham, OF Powhatan, are asked
20 attend.
JEWETT. Died, in Manchester. June Eth,
1877. at O'Clock p. NJ, FRANK RAYMOND. In
FAINT son Of Robert and Lizzie Jewett; aged four
months and seventeen days.
The funeral will tako place from his fathers
residence No 1908 Hull street. az , O'Clock
THIS Saturday EVENING. Friends and rela-
tive, are invited 10 attond without further no
tice.
LAYNE.-Died. yesterday at ~ O'Clock T..
NJ, ELENORA, infant daugh,,r OiiM. and A.
b. Layne.
The funeral will take place from the resi-
dence. Washington street, Ligon's Hill, TulS
EVENING az 81 o'clock. Friends OF the fami-
ly are respectfully invited to attend.
MERRIMAN.-Diod, at the residence OF his
parents Friday, June 18th. at O'Clock L. NJ,
GEORGE RICHARD, the youngest son of
George r. and Sarah V. Melriman; aged three
years and three months.
His funeral win take place at Pine-Streoi
Baptist church TO-DAY Saturday at O'Clock
p. N. Friends and acquaiDIances are invited
to attend.
SAMPSON.-Died, at as o'clock A. VI. June
II, 1857, Mrs. FRANCES SAMPSON, In the one
hundredth year OF her age, widow OF the late
Ia ante. bellum days on the Three-Chop road,
GOOchland county, Va.
The body will be taken 10 the farm for inter
menL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-18
DAMASCUS.
A COMPANY ORGANIZED 10 BUILD UP
THs TOWN.
The CGicers- The Key TO a Great Nineral
Region The Railroad
Projected,


ABINGDON, Va. June 1.-THE Damascus
ttitrpGN' COM any was formally organ.
sd bore To-Day. The following officers
were t'tcltG; "tmcS {. GrccnNav, prcsl.
don't, u. ". lagc. secretary; T. Il. rrigg.
tr,a'Wcr. Directors: Jamca {. Grccaway'
>. j.. llou>', lancs l.. White, and r. NJ
Page. ol Abingdon; \. -. REYNOLDS. j.
v. lNt.G, gtd IL. e.. GraVcs. Of BriStol
.d J.. VI. Noon. e Richmond. This CON.
l.vf and H. oIe,pirlltou have ia view Tho
GNg un 81 sac famous md much.
'llt ,trcN manufacturing CITY OF Danas.
,... -.'rat'd s'.ui flnrWcu mites southeast
q i.., CIV aro a' point which is the kew
4. ''t .Ncu'u cnijuinc the richc,. and
.H,.f 81. posts 90 IRON ere best adapted io
htn- Gcs>,atr ,t,cl. The >ilc of the
r.w C.' - ai vn0' j., known rs the Laurel
coop. '"'rT'> winch point sin .pr0jrc,cd
..t.s.., afr h.i'- directed. In f.ci. an
.". .r..rrorp, l>noW iocitu, the line OF the
= u-ien Col aad Iron Railroad com.
pow, -tiiroad frm Chi, place 70 Damascus.
.'o -rnr another corp, Of engineer, will ne
Q W0'k locating i0o line - The road mon.
.n0,. is'M 'hl, place west 10 tac co,l6elds
Of E.>-r. era Vie counties. Thi. r,il-
rraI~onlIuN. o' Which Nr.G. ". Palmer.
@ ~tltNc, j. president. with its >pjcndIi
..-.cirl'.on AMI strong backing, viii be-
81 c.u'y constructed. Thereby the Goa
90 'rc western CauGtIcS named and the
,i.ttmctIug ion oIts 81 This county and
.aga u1us section, VIII hc brought T..
-.'lcr. The i'amtCu, Entcrprls, Com.
.sa, today donated $4,000 to the ,iiJ
':osG lt1>sdd several Richmond clpi-
i.', are Interested M The enterprise
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-18
dwellings, storehouscs. and


sheds. ""e"'hgs, ssorehouses' ana
NJ. following were killed outright 4:
Cnro I r,on,i' and her mother, Mrs. Oau, /;
nan,n '' r n'fc, aged twelve years. and am,n
FOL, i1J'u,mmerSon, ia the Fat Grand
A H., ne seriously injured were UrA
90 ioiid and child. Mrs. Ed. Toaey ana
hnSNni'oicn, Mis-. james Andrews md two
on nHvu,n ~ Mrs. 1alton and two children.
S ,n mIN Guyot and daughter, az the I'm
'',''y Of North Dakota.
~ Iasi Grand Forks fourteen buildines
~ DESTROYED. Both The bridges acro~
voc ilNcr were swept away. The total lo.s
c'nmaiod at 100000 The storm wa,
NVai' Train from the north was blown
nom the track about four miles out aud
,Viea over couple Of times. No one wa,
Ssh'o' ont many were seriously injured
nun1hk inc storm iast night Halvcr Leland,
VI q" township. was killed. The storm l.
'p"'"" ~ quite severe at Maxwell and ar.
49, Nh're buildings were blown away.
MI' "rGrc"S's family had their house torn
w pH,t> 'Ed carried cne hundred fcct. Ed
"'l" i'erueY'> house was overturned and
"'N WE injured: the children were carried
"'' hl"cicd and iliv feet and not nurt.
Oh' 81 Them, aged * years. WI. carried
"'i"'s TIE ri'ro1C-tracS and Iay there du.
rhg TIE wboie storm. {. \. Mycr,trom il
dangerously huri about the head.